2A Saturday

I think I've seen this list somewhere before...:)

Un Commentaire au Sujet des Pistolets dans les Écoles

[N]ous croyons en absolument pistolet-libre, zéro-tolérance, écoles totalement sûres. Cela ne signifie aucun pistolet dans les écoles de l'Amérique, la période... à l'exception rare des officiers d'application de loi ou le personnel qualifié de sécurité.

Merci,
Wayne LaPierre

Volunteer Or We'll Destroy You!

Hamilton's amnesty, which allows people to surrender unwanted firearms, registered or unregistered, is a good move.

Any legitimate strategy which reduces the volume of weapons that could fall into the wrong hands, is a strategy which serves the public interest.

That's a strategy public officials should be pursuing.

Doesn't Kevin Cavanagh sound all peaceful 'n Kumbaya-y 'n stuff?

Hard to believe that--once the "amnesty" is over, he endorses the police having the power to destroy anyone who doesn't join the cud-chewers in "volunteering."

"Allows people to surrender." Gee, Kevin 'n company, that's mighty decent of you.

Do What We Say Or We'll Destroy You!

Despite an ongoing lawsuit with the National Rifle Association, San Franciscos Board of Supervisors set penalties last week on what is regarded as one of the toughest anti-gun laws in the country...As required by the proposition, the supervisors Wednesday approved a set of penalties for violating the law that include imposition of a $1,000 penalty and a jail term of between 90 days and six months.

They will send in armed home invaders to take you hostage. They will steal your property. They will hold you against your will and throw you into a dungeon with the most violent, sociopathic subculture in our society. And if you resist, they will kill you.

Anybody not clear on what the "gun controllers" are all about?

More on the "No Guns" Gun

A former gang leader who founded an anti-gang center in Hawthorne called No Guns was arrested Thursday when police found him with a handgun.

This is a more detailed report than the one we featured yesterday.

Forever Safe From Armed Violence

Slobo, We Hardly Knew Ye...

[Click if you're new to 'The Million Moon March'...Gallery VI is Monday]

Angel Update- March 10

Dear Friends of Angel,

This is to report that there still isn't much that can be reported about Angel's situation, and that I'm remembering that there are a lot of you out there who wish to be kept informed.

The next significant news should come after Angel's first court date next Tuesday, March 14th.

Meanwhile, thanks loads of those of you who have sent in a donation to help defray Angel's legal expenses. I still have confidence in Angel's attorneys, but there will be a bill.

Information about our fundraising to help Angel, and previous news, are gathered at:

http://www.marbut.com/angel

As a bonus to reward all of you for your patience in waiting for news
about Angel, you may have a look at:

http://www.marbut.com/cannon

and

http://www.marbut.com/beanbag

If you haven't yet, you might want to cruise over to the Montana Shooting Sports Association Website at:

http://www.mtssa.org

Hey, many of MSSA's members don't live in Montana, but dream of coming to the state which attorney/author Dave Kopel says has the best (fewest) gun laws in the U.S., maybe the World. There is an area there about our "Successes", and also membership information.

Thanks for being patient, keeping the faith, and supporting Angel.

Best wishes,

Gary Marbut, president
Montana Shooting Sports Association
http://www.mtssa.org
author, Gun Laws of Montana
http://www.mtpublish.com

We're the Only Ones Grounded Enough...

Sources close to the investigation said Special Deputy Jay Abernathy is suspected of drawing a gun and firing one shot into the ground during an argument with the woman in the 2900 block of Gladstone Avenue on Tuesday night. 6News did not identify the sources...Abernathy, who was hired in October and works in the City-County Building, has been suspended with pay.

Naturally.

I'm sure any non-LEO would receive the same treatment.

Anti-Gunner Arrested on Gun Charge

The founder of an anti-gang center called "No Guns" was arrested after police said they found a gun in his home and his son, a reputed gang member nicknamed "Little Weasel," was taken into custody in connection with a home-invasion robbery.

Be interesting to see how this one develops...I wonder if The Gun Guy is reporting on this--complete with accusations of guilt?

Property Rights vs Gun Rights Bill Set Aside

Swayed by a last-minute push from business groups, the Virginia Senate on Wednesday turned aside a bill that would have made it illegal for businesses that allow the public into their parking lots to adopt rules prohibiting weapons in locked cars.

At the risk of starting our debate all over again, I do think there's a question to be asked of the members of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, which has led the opposition to this bill: Do you oppose firearms on your premises, or do you just oppose being told you have no choice in how you control your property?

Perhaps we can explore a new branch of this discussion: Would you boycott a business that welcomed firearms-carrying citizens, but opposed a mandate telling them they had to allow it under force of law?

A Pleasant Police Encounter

In my opinion, there is no greater misdeed than to punish the many based on the unlawful acts of a few--Chief Larry Buechler

Dear Chief,

I see the following open letter concerning semiautomatic firearms attributed to you.
http://www.icarry.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=130

If this is your stance, you have my respect for taking such a politically unpopular, yet correct position. I just wanted to verify that you are truly the source of this post before passing it on to others.

Sincerely,

David Codrea

David:

Sorry, I have not checked this email address in a while. That is, in fact, my letter.

Best wishes,

Larry Buechler

Chief of Police

Thank you, Chief. I appreciate your having the guts to stand up to the establishment and be a voice for common sense.

Regards,

David

Freedom-Subverting Statist Alliance

Gun Show on the Net has more to say about our friend the Gun Guy.

Preparedness Now! March Issue Online

If you don't know Pam Stegner, you should. She's a real authority on personalized disaster preparedness and response. I understand her radio program has begun rebroadcasting (click on the tower link on her site).

Pam's March Newsletter is now online. It includes a little speculation by yours truly on how I might be inclined to treat a home invader.

Angel Update, March 8th

Dear Friends of Angel,

There is no news that I may tell you today. There should be more to
tell after Angel's appearance before a judge in a week.

I just wanted you to know you're not forgotten. Thanks for your patience.

Best wishes,

Gary Marbut, president
Montana Shooting Sports Association
http://www.mtssa.org
author, Gun Laws of Montana
http://www.mtpublish.com

A Business Proposal

I don't do ads here at WoG. I do promote things I believe in and the efforts of friends. Here's a chance for me to help out two.

Pal Tom Bratland has a business for foreign car parts at:

http://www.ultim8vwwest.com/

Tom wants to make his business known to “serious survivalists...people with an interest in long-running, cheap-running, fix-it-yourself, off-road capable transportation. E.g. A VW Golf Syncro (4WD) 1.9 TDI with a few hundred thousand miles worth of spare just-about-everythings. Or the same thing in a Vanagon, Jetta wagon or...”

Tom has extended the following offer to help Angel:

I'm going to make my donation 50% of my gross profit on any sale to anyone mentioning Angel's name. No time limit. Just until whenever.

Check out his site via the above link and contact him if you're interested.

Assault Weapon Used in Slaying, Police Say

The gunman who killed Starkesia Reed last week as she stood near a living-room window used a high-powered assault weapon that sprayed 29 rounds and hit seven other houses on the block, police said.

"Sprayed" 29 rounds.

Out of their "bullet hose" no doubt.

God, reporters are idiots.

That Chicago gun control sure is working, isn't it?

[Via HZ]

If This is Their Mindset...

Gun Show on the Net has further insights on our exchange with Rep. Zwonitzer.

Gun Guy Libels Shamaya

Guilty until proven innocent, eh "Gun Guy"? Somehow, that attitude coming from you doesn't surprise me.

This'll be great when the menacing charge gets dropped. Maybe we can get the antis to foot Angel's legal bills.

Don't you just love the way the cowardly, anonymous Gonzo Guy just drips with catty venom at the prospect of a gun rights believer being destroyed by the state? Do you have any doubt that this is something he wants to see repeated on anyone who opposes his statist ideology?

Take note of his tone--take note of his suspicion--take note of his glee.

Take note of his hate.

Also note the big, sinister deal Gonzo makes of Angel's (legal and recorded) name change--this coming from a guy who routinely either calls himself "Gun Guy" or "Mike Magnum."

Gonzo Guy has also written a "character reference" of sorts--naturally more of the hate-filled lies that are his trademark. Unlike the rest of us, who put our names on our letters, he fears being known and attacks from the shadows. That figures. That's where this wretched creature belongs.

Let's all take a breath before we comment on this one--and let him be the only one to make an emotion-driven hate-filled fool of himself.

UPDATE: Nicki weighs in.

BREAKING: Angel News Accounts

Gun Cache Found in Condo

"Obviously the ammo is a concern. The biggest reason it’s a concern is because of the threats he’s made against her," said Undersheriff McCabe.

Undersheriff--don't you mean "...is alleged to have made..."? Nothing prejudicial about this media account that will make a presumption of innocence problematic...

ORION TWP.: Man, 37, faces charges in seizure of weapons cache

Oakland County sheriff's deputies found 15 unregistered handguns, 10 long guns including high-powered semiautomatic rifles, and 17,000 rounds of ammunition in the home in the 200 block of Barrington Circle.

Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe said detectives did not know why Shamaya had the guns.

It seems safe to say the Undersheriff has a certain mindset...

It's not the media's job to portray Angel sympathetically. But if all one knew about him was what they read from these two accounts, the fact that there might be another side to this would be lost.

Thunderbawl

Here’s a gun control trivia challenge. Name the person who said:

“I hate handguns. Handguns are used to shoot people and as long as they are around, people will shoot each other.”

A. Sarah Brady
B. Dianne Feinstein
C. Bond. James Bond.

"Thunderbawl," my Rights Watch column for the March 2006 issueof GUNS Magazine is now online.